Solomon Islands PM’s election delay push a ‘power grab’ linked to China pact, opposition leader says

Matthew Wale says Chinese forces may be brought in by government to deal with unrest from postponing vote

The opposition leader of Solomon Islands has blasted a push by the prime minister to delay the 2023 election, saying the move is the “power grab” he foresaw when Manasseh Sogavare signed a controversial security deal with China earlier this year.

“There is absolutely no doubt in my mind this is a power grab,” Matthew Wale said of the bill introduced by Sogavare’s government to extend parliament. “It’s all orchestrated.”

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